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The Environmental Advocacy Clinic (EAC) is pleased to invite eligible candidates to apply for a two-year Clinic Fellow position from June 1, 2017 through May 31, 2019. The fellowship combines the opportunity to obtain an LLM degree in Environmental Law from one of the leading environmental law programs in the nation with the opportunity to work with experienced environmental practitioners and students in a clinical setting focused on public interest work. The fellowship includes a full tuition waiver and a stipend of approximately $35,000 to cover living expenses.
In addition to pursuing the LLM degree, the Clinic Fellow is expected to work part-time (at least 20 hours per week) in the EAC. The Fellow will take a lead role in managing a project designed to provide assistance to communities faced with toxic pollution problems throughout northern New England. This project, the Partnership for Justice, is a joint effort between the ENRLC and Toxics Action Center, a non-profit organization that assists community groups throughout northern New England with organization, outreach, media, and strategy development. The EAC's primary role is to engage in comprehensive legal analysis, provide sound legal advice to community groups, and help them navigate the regulatory processes applicable to their situation. In appropriate instances, the Fellow may also lay the groundwork for litigation, although this fellowship is not necessarily a litigation-oriented position. The Clinic Fellow will work closely with the ENRLC Director and other clinic faculty and staff to represent clients and supervise student clinicians. The Fellow's responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
The Fellow may also choose to participate in a teaching practicum for academic credit in which s/he assists Clinic faculty in teaching student clinicians. The teaching practicum offers opportunities to teach in both a traditional classroom setting for the clinic's weekly seminar class and in a clinical role as a supervising attorney to help guide and mentor students in their work on clinic cases and projects.
Fellowship Requirements
Applications must include:
In addition to the above materials, you must also apply for the LLM in Environmental Law (on-campus only). Applications for LLM admission can occur concurrently with application for Clinic Fellow position and the same references can be used for both applications. Apply for LLM online here.
Applications must be submitted by March 15 to admiss@vermontlaw.edu and must include a clear reference to the fellowship. Electronic submissions are preferred. If unable to send electronically, please send all physical application materials to:
Vermont Law School Office of Admissions
EAC LLM Fellowship
PO Box 96
South Royalton, VT 05068
Fellowship candidates will be forwarded to the EAC shortly after the deadline. Fellowship offers will be made by May 1. Finalists will be expected to respond within three business days. The fellowship term begins on June 1.
More Information
For more information, please send an email with "EAC Fellowship" in the subject line to admiss@vermontlaw.edu or call the Office of Admissions:
Toll free: 888-277-5985
Phone: 802-831-1239
The mission of the Environmental Advocacy Clinic (EAC) is three-fold:
The LLM in Environmental Law degree is designed for a select group of post-JD candidates seeking to specialize in the practice of environmental law, or pursue careers in teaching, research, or public policy. Candidates include recent law school graduates and practicing lawyers who wish to develop an environmental law specialty. A minimum of 30 academic credits is required to complete the program. For the ENRLC Clinic Fellow, this thirty-credit program is spread over two years. Vermont Law School's environmental law curriculum includes more than fifty courses in environmental law and policy.
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